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Four Spotted Collection

The "Four-spotted" is a captivating insect that has been beautifully captured in various stages and settings

Background imageFour Spotted Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 639

Curtis British Entomology Plate 639
Lepidoptera: Lampronia luzella (Four-spotted Purple Tinea) [Plant: Dipsacus pilosus (Small Teasel)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageFour Spotted Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 425

Curtis British Entomology Plate 425
Diptera: Xylota bifasciata = Chalcosyrphus bifasciatus (Four-spotted Hover-fly) [Plant: Conopodium majus (Bunium flexuosum, Common Earth-nut)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageFour Spotted Collection: Four-spotted Chaser or Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata) drying, macro

Four-spotted Chaser or Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata) drying, macro

Background imageFour Spotted Collection: Freshly hatched Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)

Freshly hatched Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)

Background imageFour Spotted Collection: Four-spotted Digger Wasp (Crossocerus quadrimaculatus) adult, resting on leaf, Norfolk, England

Four-spotted Digger Wasp (Crossocerus quadrimaculatus) adult, resting on leaf, Norfolk, England, August

Background imageFour Spotted Collection: Four-spotted Leaf Beetle (Clytra quadripunctata) adult, walking on leaf, Denge Wood, North Downs

Four-spotted Leaf Beetle (Clytra quadripunctata) adult, walking on leaf, Denge Wood, North Downs, Kent, England, May

Background imageFour Spotted Collection: Four-spot carrion beetle

Four-spot carrion beetle (Xylodrepa quadripunctata) on a plant stem. Carrion beetles (family Silphidae) feed on decaying organic matter such as dead animals. Photographed in Poland

Background imageFour Spotted Collection: Four Spotted Chaser - dragonfly newly emerged and resting on grasses - May - Cannock Chase

Four Spotted Chaser - dragonfly newly emerged and resting on grasses - May - Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England
GUY-99 Four Spotted Chaser - dragonfly newly emerged and resting on grasses - May Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England Libellula quadrimaculata Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal

Background imageFour Spotted Collection: Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) adult, cleaning eye with front leg, resting on stem

Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) adult, cleaning eye with front leg, resting on stem, Priory Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire, England, june

Background imageFour Spotted Collection: Four Spotted Footman Moth - female - UK

Four Spotted Footman Moth - female - UK
DAC-266 Four Spotted Footman Moth - female UK Lithosia quadra David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFour Spotted Collection: Four Spotted Chaser - Cornwall - UK

Four Spotted Chaser - Cornwall - UK
DAC-183 Four Spotted Chaser Cornwall - UK Libellula quadrimaculata David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFour Spotted Collection: Four-spotted Footman - Bukk National Park - Hungary

Four-spotted Footman - Bukk National Park - Hungary
GET-1524 Four-spotted Footman Bukk National Park - Hungary Lithosia quadra Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageFour Spotted Collection: Four-spotted Chaser Dragonfly - female, resting, Lower Saxony, Germany

Four-spotted Chaser Dragonfly - female, resting, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-2980 Four-spotted Chaser Dragonfly - female, resting Lower Saxony, Germany Libellula depressa Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageFour Spotted Collection: Four-Spotted Chaser

Four-Spotted Chaser
ROG-11545 Four-Spotted Chaser UK Libellula quadrimaculata Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way



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The "Four-spotted" is a captivating insect that has been beautifully captured in various stages and settings. In Curtis British Entomology Plate 639, we witness the mesmerizing sight of a Four-spotted Chaser or Four-spotted Skimmer drying its wings, showcasing intricate details up close. Plate 425 showcases the enchanting moment of a freshly hatched Four-spotted Chaser spreading its delicate wings for the first time. In Norfolk, England, during August, an adult Four-spotted Digger Wasp (Crossocerus quadrimaculatus) finds solace on a leaf, displaying its striking markings against nature's backdrop. Meanwhile, in Oxfordshire, another adult female Four-spotted Chaser takes respite on Common Marestail (Hippuris vulgaris), exuding grace and elegance amidst lush surroundings. A newly emerged adult Four-spotted Chaser delicately rests beside its exuvia on a reed leaf not once but twice - highlighting the remarkable transformation from nymph to fully formed dragonfly. Another newly emerged individual perches serenely on a stem in its natural habitat while basking in the glory of newfound freedom. Lastly, we observe two adults side by side - one releasing a drop of meconium from its abdomen as it adjusts to life outside the water. These glimpses into their lives offer us insight into their beauty and resilience. Through these stunning images and moments frozen in time, we are reminded of the intricate wonders that exist within our natural world – where even something as small as a "Four-spotted" can captivate our hearts with its ethereal presence.